Textile
Back-to-school helps lift August retail sales
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:23:00 GMT
Last-minute spending on back-to-school products provided a welcome lift to many retailers in August, helping the latest monthly sales results to come in ahead of expectations.
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Top stories on just-style this week...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:23:00 GMT
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
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Speaking with style: Ben Eavis, Sainsbury's
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:31:00 GMT
Corporate sustainability is seen by sceptics as too often being 'more talk than action'. Ben Eavis, head of corporate responsibility at Sainsbury's, spoke with Ben Cooper about how the various steering groups, reporting processes and stakeholder discussions at Sainsbury's facilitate action rather being an end in their own right.
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Speaking with style: Ben Eavis, Sainsbury's
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:31:00 GMT
Corporate sustainability is seen by sceptics as too often being 'more talk than action'. Ben Eavis, head of corporate responsibility at Sainsbury's, spoke with Ben Cooper about how the various steering groups, reporting processes and stakeholder discussions at Sainsbury's facilitate action rather being an end in their own right.
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JAPAN: Fast Retailing merges Uniqlo shoe brands
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:49:00 GMT
Fast Retailing Co has merged its large array of shoe brands under its Uniqlo umbrella aiming to make footwear the company's second-largest revenue source after apparel.
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UK: M&S exec Nick Jones takes sourcing role at George
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:19:00 GMT
UK supermarket chain Asda has announced the appointment of Marks and Spencer (M&S) director Nick Jones to take charge of sourcing at clothing brand George.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Da Gama Textiles to shed 761 jobs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:33:00 GMT
One of South Africa's leading textile producers, Da Gama Textiles, is to lay off 761 workers - nearly two-thirds of its workforce - according to local media reports today (3 September).
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SOUTH AFRICA: Newcastle clothing companies in wage dispute
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:35:00 GMT
Around 85 Taiwanese and Chinese clothing and knitwear factories are embroiled in a dispute over the alleged non-compliance with the minimum wage of ZAR324 (US$45) a week.
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US: Textile groups say Pakistan needs aid, not trade
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:12:00 GMT
US textile and cotton groups have hit out at a suggested package of trade concessions to help Pakistan recover from the recent flood disaster, saying the US government should send humanitarian aid to Pakistan instead of US jobs.
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US: Perfection Uniforms bought by senior management
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:00 GMT
US apparel firm Perfection Uniforms, which makes police and fire uniforms, has been acquired from Ancienne Chemise/Claude Goulet by senior management.
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US: Richard Chai to design collection for Original Penguin
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:46:00 GMT
Fashion designer Richard Chai has created a limited-edition collection for lifestyle brand Original Penguin.
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US: Quiksilver Q3 earnings beat expectations
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:53:00 GMT
Action sports and surfwear maker Quiksilver Inc has beaten expectations for its third-quarter earnings after careful control of costs helped offset lower sales.
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US: Perfection Uniforms acquired by senior management
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:00 GMT
US apparel firm Perfection Uniforms, which makes police and fire uniforms, has been acquired from Ancienne Chemise/Claude Goulet by senior management.
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US: Retailers' August 2010 sales roundup
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:27:00 GMT
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' August 2010 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
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ANALYSIS: Gap and Zara enter European cyberspace
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:00 GMT
As two of fashion's biggest brands launch e-commerce sites to serve their European consumers, one question remains; what took them so long?
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US: Gap reports flat sales in August
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:36:00 GMT
Lower sales at its Gap and Old Navy chains have dragged on Gap Inc's August sales, the San Francisco-based retailer said today (2 September).
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US: Abercrombie & Fitch faces head scarf lawsuit
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:11:00 GMT
US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a lawsuit over allegations it refused to hire a Muslim job applicant because she wore a religious head scarf.
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US: Collective Brands improves Q2 profit
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:20:00 GMT
Footwear business Collective Brands reported a healthy increase in second quarter profit, despite basically static sales figures.
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US: Zappos to launch Aldo footwear
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:00 GMT
Online retailer Zappos has become the exclusive online partner for the Aldo brand in the US.
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US: LaCrosse wins new US Army order
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:36:00 GMT
LaCrosse Footwear has won a new US$8.6m delivery order from the US Army for its Danner Combat Hiker boot.
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FRANCE: Creora to launch new swimwear yarn
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:48:00 GMT
South Korean yarn producer Hyosung has developed a new branded spandex/elastane with improved chlorine resistance and longer lasting fit to meet demand for quality, fit and performance in swimwear.
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US: Columbia Sportswear completes OutDry buy
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:22:00 GMT
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has completed its acquisition of OutDry Technologies from Italian company Nextec in a move that gives it new construction methods for producing waterproof, breathable footwear and gloves.
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US: Charming Shoppes swings to Q2 loss
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:14:00 GMT
Women's plus-size apparel retailer Charming Shoppes Inc has swung to a second quarter loss, blaming lower sales and heavy discounting to clear seasonal merchandise.
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US: JoS A Bank books 32% hike in Q2 profit
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:21:00 GMT
Men's wear retailer JoS A Bank Clothiers Inc has booked a 31.7% hike in second quarter profit, helped by a 9.2% rise in same-store sales.
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US: Diversification boosts G-III Q2 profit
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:15:00 GMT
Increasing diversification drove G-III Apparel Group to record a second quarter profit on a strong sales boost of 39%, thanks to growth in women's dresses, sportswear and suits.
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SWEDEN: Lanvin designs latest H&M collection
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:00 GMT
Luxury fashion label Lanvin has collaborated with clothing retailer H&M to create the company's latest designer collection of men's wear and women's wear.
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HONG KONG: Esprit posts FY profit decline
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:38:00 GMT
Chinese retailer Esprit Holdings Limited has posted declines in full-year sales and profit, citing the "tough macro environment".
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US: Oxford returns to Q2 profit despite sales fall
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:54:00 GMT
Apparel group Oxford Industries returned to profit in its second quarter, despite a sales decline caused by the company's exit of certain businesses.
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INDIA: Apparel exporters call for new controls on cotton
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:00 GMT
Indian apparel exporters have warned that rising cotton and yarn prices will "cripple" the industry unless new controls are imposed on the export of raw cotton.
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US: Sales boost drives Express Q2 profit
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:00 GMT
Clothing retail chain Express returned to profit in the second quarter to 31 July, thanks to a 9% increase in net sales and a 6% rise in comparable store sales.
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JAPAN: Uniqlo August sales wilt in summer heatwave
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:05:00 GMT
The hottest summer on record in Japan has wilted sales of autumn merchandise at the Uniqlo casual clothing chain, its owner Fast Retailing said today (2 September).
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US: Brian Atwood to launch Jones Apparel footwear line
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:11:00 GMT
Shoe designer Brian Atwood has announced entering into an exclusive licensing agreement with Jones Apparel Group.
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GERMANY: Clariant unveils one-step denim sizing and dyeing
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:40:00 GMT
Specialty chemicals maker Clariant AG has developed a one-step sizing and dyeing process that significantly reduces the amount of water needed to dye denim - helping brand owners and retailers to offer jeans produced in a more sustainable way.
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KOREA: Intertek opens apparel testing laboratory
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:41:00 GMT
Testing and inspection firm Intertek has opened its first consumer goods testing laboratory for textiles, apparel and soft home furnishings in Seoul, Korea.
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US: Fox Head selects PLM to drive growth
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:50:00 GMT
Fox Head Inc, the international brand of motocross gear and action sports apparel, has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
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US: Genesco pleased with Q2 sales but reports loss
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:34:00 GMT
Footwear retailer Genesco has reported a second quarter loss despite sales gains, but said it was pleased with the pace of its business.
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FRANCE: Lacoste names new artistic director
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:38:00 GMT
Lacoste has appointed the Paris-based Portuguese designer, Felipe Oliveira Baptista, as its new artistic director.
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JAPAN: YKK to expand Bangladesh plant
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:53:00 GMT
Japanese zipper maker YKK is to expand its apparel zipper plant in Bangladesh as part of its latest expansion plans.
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US: Greg Norman tees it up with Macy's golf line
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:08:00 GMT
Iconic golf brand Greg Norman Collection is teaming up with Macy's to design a performance-based, golf-inspired sportswear collection for men under the department store retailer's Tasso Elba line.
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ISRAEL: Topman to open new stores - reports
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:36:00 GMT
Arcadia-owned men's fashion retailer Topman is to open two new stores in Israel, according to local media reports.
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ANALYSIS: Can Turkey make its mark on fashion?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:00 GMT
Can Turkey make its mark as the next big thing in fashion? Not just as a producer - it already has this sewn up, with a dynamic industry that serves key markets in Europe, Russia and the Middle East, and is ranked the second biggest apparel supplier to the EU - but as a fashion centre in its own right, with its own designs, brands and collections.
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Turkey snapshot: textile and apparel industry in brief
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:00 GMT
The textile and clothing industry is one of the engines of the Turkish economy, with combined exports together accounting for 17.9% of the country's total exports in 2009. Clothing industry shipments were worth US$12.9bn in 2009. Turkey is also ranked the 7th largest of the world's 70 cotton growing countries, with a capacity of 370,000 tons of annual production.
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US: American Apparel facing another lawsuit
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:31:00 GMT
Beleaguered clothing business American Apparel is facing another class action lawsuit linked to allegations of mismanagement and misrepresentation of the company's finances.
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US: Cirona takes Tommy Bahama women's role
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:17:00 GMT
Tommy Bahama Group has named Stephen Cirona as the company's new senior vice president of women's sportswear, effective immediately.
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FRANCE: Hermès H1 profit soars on sales uplift
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:24:00 GMT
Luxury goods business Hermès posted a robust rise in first-half profit, boosted by a 22.8% revenue hike and double-digit sales rises across the board.
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US: Men's Wearhouse in third National Suit Drive
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:42:00 GMT
Men's wear retailer Men's Wearhouse has launched its third annual National Suit Drive, aiming to help recession-hit job seekers find work.
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CHINA: Burberry store acquisition nearly complete
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:12:00 GMT
Luxury goods company Burberry is set to complete the purchase of its 50 stores in China in the coming months, with 43 outlets already acquired.
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TURKEY: Turquality brand building scheme extended
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT
A government-backed programme to help Turkish firms create world-class brands is extending the support available to companies by another five years to help them build their businesses.
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CANADA: West 49 completes sale to Billabong
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:32:00 GMT
Action sports retailer West 49 has told the Toronto Stock Exchange it has successfully completed its sale to Billabong International.
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Is shape the new size?
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:51:00 GMT
Fashion brands are adding the shape of their shoppers to sizing considerations, and Levi's will be hoping the launch of its Curve ID jeans fits the bill.
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SPAIN: Dogi reports EUR19.3m first-half profit
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:25:00 GMT
Spanish stretch-fibres maker Dogi has posted a EUR19.3m (US$24.6m) first-half net profit - its first in as many years - as sales rose 2.5% to EUR33.9m, the company announced in a regulatory statement.
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US: Bakers secures US$5m Madden investment
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:37:00 GMT
Speciality retailer Bakers Footwear Group has secured a US$5m debt and equity investment from footwear company Steve Madden, in return for a near-20% stake in the business.
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US: Adidas extends MLS soccer tie-in
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:44:00 GMT
Sportswear company Adidas will continue as official athletic sponsor and product supplier to US Major League Soccer (MLS) until 2018, it has been announced.
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FRANCE: De La Bourdonnaye takes helm at Chloé
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:45:00 GMT
Richemont-owned fashion house Chloé has appointed former Liberty chief executive Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye as its new CEO.
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US: Stupp named as new Cherokee CEO
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:52:00 GMT
Global licensed apparel business Cherokee has signed up Henry Stupp as the company's new CEO and a member of its board of directors.
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EUROPE: Gap launches dedicated e-commerce site
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:53:00 GMT
Fashion retailer Gap has launched a dedicated e-commerce site in Europe, with initial availability limited to the UK market.
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August 2010 management briefing: Part IV - The winners and survivors
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:17:00 GMT
Looking at performance on a global market positioning basis, rather than geography, the last two years have been challenging for all global textile and clothing producers, as demand waned and customers put off purchasing decisions.
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CANADA: Wal-Mart expands George apparel range
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:37:00 GMT
Retail giant Walmart Canada is expanding the reach of its George private label clothing range, part of a multi-million dollar investment in the brand.
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US: Stage Stores names Bernard as South Hill president
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:27:00 GMT
US apparel retailer Stage Stores has hired Robert Bernard as the new president and chief operating officer of its South Hill division.
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JAPAN: Strong yen urges production shift
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:42:00 GMT
Japanese exporters may be suffering from the historically high yen - which traded at a record JPY84 to the dollar this week - but for Japanese apparel importers and retailers it is a boom time.
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just-style research roundup
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:24:00 GMT
Below is a list of the latest research reports now available on just-style.
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US: Nine of the top ten apparel suppliers cut prices - research
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:58:00 GMT
Import prices in the year to 31 May have fallen in the case of nine of the USA's ten largest clothing suppliers, according to a new report.
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August 2010 management briefing: Part III - Turkey's commercial ties
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:16:00 GMT
The complex relationship between distance to market issues and other sales boosting factors is also illustrated by the experience of Turkey in the recession.
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US: Virus holds key to woven battery research
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:26:00 GMT
Scientists in the US are working towards using a common virus to develop improved materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that could be woven into clothing.
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UK: M&Co appoints new buying director
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:13:00 GMT
Value fashion retailer M&Co has confirmed to just-style the appointment of Sim Scavazza as its buying director from October.
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Top stories on just-style this week...
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:46:00 GMT
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
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UK: HMV waltzes into fashion
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:47:00 GMT
Music retailer HMV Group is to step into fashion by selling a number of clothing brands in its UK stores from next month.
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US: Levi's awaits true cotton hike impact
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:17:00 GMT
US denim firm Levi Strauss has told just-style it is too soon to assess the impact of rising cotton prices on business.
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J Crew reports strong second quarter
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT
J Crew Group has announced a rise in second quarter revenues and net profiits, with a double digit lift in same store sales.
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UK: Topshop takes on full Goodone collection
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:28:00 GMT
Fashion label Goodone has sold its Autumn/Winter 2010 collection to high street fashion retailer Topshop.
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US: Kellwood acquires sportswear company Adam
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:22:00 GMT
Kellwood Company has acquired the sportswear group Adam, marking the start of what the company calls the first in a series of aggressive expansion plans for Kellwood.
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BELGIUM: Van de Velde posts strong H1 profit growth
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:54:00 GMT
Lingerie maker Van de Velde has boosted profits 39.3% during the first half of the year, and predicted further turnover growth for the rest of the year.
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August 2010 management briefing: Part II - The Chinese marketplace
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:13:00 GMT
If any country was likely to be vulnerable to a collapse in sales from a global recession it was export-oriented China. The fact remains, however, that China's textile and clothing industry is still in reasonable shape.
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SPAIN: Zara turns focus to e-commerce
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:39:00 GMT
Spanish textiles firm Inditex Group has told just-style it will open an e-commerce store for the Zara brand next week.
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HONG KONG: Alibaba acquires Auctiva in e-commerce push
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:29:00 GMT
Sourcing website Alibaba.com has entered into an agreement to acquire Auctiva, a leading third-party developer of tools for eBay sellers.
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